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Errorist76 on 12 August 2017
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Imaginedvl said:
Errorist76 said:

The screen in PSVR is clearly better, it's also more comfortable...and, most importantly, the PSVR has much more software I actually am interested in!

 

that said the Touch controllers and tracking are clearly better on the Rift. On the other hand it needs a good PC.

 

I actually think Oculus must be pretty desperate after their recent image problems if they drop the price that far.

No it is 'clearly' not... The Occulus (I have both by the way, as well as Hololens, I'm only missing the Vive one) image is clearer and crispier than the PSVR (I have a NVidia Titan X); even spec wize the Occulus is ahead (apart from the refresh rate)... And it is very noticable when you have both side by side. And even if you look at reviews and so, Occulus provide a better quality (graphically); I have not idea where you are coming from with this. 

Now yes, on the software side PSVR may have a better selection (still not really active tho) and as I said as I also prefer the PSVR model in any case because of of what Sony is doing to try to make it main stream (Occulus is definitely NOT a main stream thing because of the pricing but also the requirments). Microsoft will maybe help with their Mixed Reality Headsets with the partners on that area but Sony is already doing the right (and best) thing in my oppinion, too bad it is not really taking off tho :(

So yah, at the end, PSVR is better than Occulus for the whole experience.

 

The PSVR screen may have slightly worse resolution but has superior tech like 120 Hz capability and most importantly a full RGB panel with three sub pixels per pixel which eliminates the screen door effect for the most part. The pentile matrix screen of the Rift makes the screen really annoying to look at...I am constantly noticing the screen door effect which is just disturbing. Next thing are the lenses where one can clearly notice Sony has superior experience in optics. Much better than the fresnel lenses on the Rift which can cause distortions and artefacts.  That and the way better ergonomics make me favour the PSVR from the pure technical standpoint. For the headset that is.

https://www.vrheads.com/playstation-vr-why-theres-no-screen-door-effect

I am hoping that Sony will present a pair of new controllers with integrated finger tracking and movement sticks on both sides. That's where the Touch is far superior and just opens more possibilities for movement in games.